Thursday, April 16, 2026

Volunteers at National History Day AZ State Contest

 A rewarding day with the students plus lunch when judging at National History Day!! So grateful for Historical League members who volunteered at the State Contest. 

Judges: Cathy Shumard, Laurie-Sue Rhetts, Pat and Pete Faur, Diana and David Smith, Norma Jean Coulter, Madison Barkley, Summer Cherland. 

Reception: Patt Walker, Margaret Baker, Caroline Bissell.

Cathy Shumard, Dr. Kristen Rex, Laurie-Sue Retts

Pat and Pete Faur, Diana Smith

Norma Jean Coulter with Stacey Trepanier

David Smith with Emily Hahn



State Contest NHDAZ report from Emily Hahn

162 students and 110 projects were presented at National History Day in Arizona state contest on Saturday, April 12. We heard all the details from AHS Education Curator Emily Hahn at our April meeting. The winners advance to National Competition in College Park, Maryland June 14-18. Exciting times!!